Newborn
Why Is My Baby So Fussy?
Bringing a newborn into the world is a remarkable journey, filled with so much joy and wonder. That being said, most new parents find themselves at one point or another asking the question, “Why is...
Newborn Grunting in Their Sleep? Try This Before Intervening!
As new parents, we’re always on high alert. And as new parents??? It’s on a whole new level…especially when it comes to our new babies and their sleep! A super common experience is hearing your...
Best Swaddles For Your Newborn
If you’ve been following my account for a while, you know just how much I LOVE a good swaddle. Swaddles really are key for soothing and helping newborns get good sleep. But what swaddles are the...
Can Newborns Sleep On Their Side or Stomach? What You Need to Know About Safe Newborn Sleep
We should all know that when it comes to newborn sleep, “back is best”. But can newborns sleep on their side or their stomachs if they seem to like it more? What if your newborn keeps...
How Many Hours Does a Newborn Sleep? What You Need to Know For Optimizing Their Sleep
Amidst the whirlwind of having a new baby, different questions (and LOTS of them) are inevitable. This week, I’m addressing one I get pretty often: “How many hours does a newborn sleep?” But...
Baby Won’t Burp? Here’s What You Can Do!
Whatever stage you are in your motherhood journey, I’m sure you understand the idea of burping your baby after a feeding…but what do you do if your baby won’t burp? It can be scary, overwhelming,...
Newborn Up All Night? 4 Reasons Why It Might Be Happening
So…your newborn’s up all night every night (more often than for necessary feedings)? Although we don’t start sleep learning until 4 months, it is NEVER too early to work on creating healthy sleep...
Jerky Babies: 7 Things You Can Do for Your Jerky Newborn
Jerky babies who seem to be extra fidgety often find it more difficult to get to sleep and stay asleep. I’m sure you’ve seen it with your little one…you FINALLY finish rocking them to sleep, only...
Building the Optimal Sleep Environment for Your Little One
Close your eyes for a second and picture your personal sleep environment. What are your personal must-haves? Do you HAVE to have water on your nightstand and in arm's reach? A nightlight so you...
The First Few Days Home With a Newborn
Oh, those first days home with your newborn… your brand new, perfect new baby!! It’s a whirlwind, to say the least, full of its ups and downs. In this blog, I’m going to talk about: ...
Contact Naps: Everything You Need to Know!
Ahh contact naps…they can be so awesome and so overwhelming at the same time! Whether it’s the occasional contact nap or it seems like the only thing to get your baby to sleep, you’re in the right...
Reflux & Baby Sleep: What It Is and How to Help Your Little One
If you’ve been here for a while, I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “rule out reflux.” Reflux and baby sleep is such a hot topic because it affects so many newborns while still sometimes being hard...
Introducing a New Sibling: Preparing Your Toddler for the Adjustment
No matter how many babies you bring home, giving your little one’s a new sibling is such an exciting time, for everyone in the family! It can also feel a little overwhelming when it comes to...
Tummy Time: What to Do if Your Baby Hates It
We all know that tummy time is important for our babies when it comes to building neck strength and working towards rolling, crawling, and even standing. But what about when it feels like your baby...
Getting Good, Full Feedings: Why it Matters for Your Newborn’s Sleep
Sleep seems to be one of the biggest topics of conversation when it comes to newborns. While newborns can’t do sleep learning just yet, did you know that getting good, full feedings is one of the...